Castle Christmas Fair
Visitors can wander the estate grounds filled with pagoda tents, covered market stalls, and food trucks offering handcrafted jewelry, homemade Christmas decorations, and specialty foods. A dedicated hospitality square features a stage with live performances ranging from medieval carols and Christmas choirs to big bands and fanfares. Guests can also enjoy hot chocolate and mulled wine while browsing local crafts and international brands.
What to Expect
Historic estate Christmas fair featuring over 200 vendors and live musical performances.
Event Details
Duration
Six opening days.
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Holland Promotions
Food & Drink
Food trucks offer freshly prepared dishes, and visitors can enjoy glühwein or hot chocolate; separate ticket options include coffee and cake, high tea, dinner, and a Warm Drinks Ticket Tuesday through Thursday.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas shoppers and live-music fans
Vibe
Festive, bustling, musical
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: High Tea Arrangement; Dinerarrangement; evening tickets (from 18:00); hot drinks ticket; Landhuis coffee & cake; family ticket; estate overnight stay; children (ages 7–14); parking ticket. – Get tickets
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11.00–22.00; Sunday 11.00–18.00.
- Parking: Online parking ticket €9.50; at the door €15.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets and your parking ticket online in advance, because the online tickets and parking cost less than paying at the door.
- Visit Tuesday to Thursday if you can, since adult tickets are cheaper midweek and the Hot Drinks Ticket is only sold on those days.
- Plan any evening-ticket visit for Tuesday to Saturday, because the fair closes earlier on Sunday and there is no evening session that day.
- Set your sat nav to Ruïne van Brederode, Velserenderlaan 2, Santpoort-Zuid, which is the navigation address given for reaching the fair.
- Dress warmly for walking between the outdoor stalls, pagoda tents and food trucks, especially if you stay into the evening.
Special Events & Promotions
- Evening tickets give cheaper entry later in the day.
- Hot Drinks Ticket, sold for Tuesday to Thursday only.
- High Tea Arrangement and dinner package, each sold as a separate ticket.
- Family ticket covering two adults and two children; children's tickets are for ages 7 to 14.
- Hotel package for an overnight stay on the Duin & Kruidberg estate.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the fair?
More than 200 specialist businesses take part, including many local firms, craftspeople and international brands such as Lavazza. You'll find homemade Christmas decorations, handmade jewellery and dishes made fresh on the spot.
Is there live entertainment?
Yes. Live acts play at different spots around the grounds on all six days. The music runs from medieval carols to current hits, with ensembles, Christmas choirs, local big bands and fanfares. A hospitality square has its own stage.
What is there to eat and drink?
Pagoda tents, covered stalls and food trucks are spread across the grounds, with glühwein and hot chocolate to drink as you walk around. You can also book the High Tea Arrangement, the dinner package or Landhuis coffee and cake.
Can I make a night of it?
Yes. Evening tickets are sold for later entry, and a hotel package lets you stay overnight on the estate.
How does parking work?
Buy a parking ticket online in advance. It costs less online than at the door.
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